The 2024 NBA playoffs continue with Round 2. Here's how and when to watch all the games at home.
The second round of the 2024 NBA playoffs is here.
Now that the Cleveland Cavaliers have knocked out the Orlando Magic, the eight best teams in the league are left eyeing the Larry O'Brien Trophy. The Western Conference bracket has been set for days and saw its first game on Saturday with a win for the Minnesota Timberwolves over the reigning champion Denver Nuggets.
Each round consists of best-of-seven series between teams, which means there are a ton of games to keep up with. NBA fans looking to stream basketball games have a few different service options to catch all the action before the 2024 NBA Finals on June 6.
Keep reading to learn everything you need to know about how to watch the 2024 NBA Playoffs, including the full Round 2 schedule and best livestream options.
How to Watch the 2024 NBA Playoffs Without Cable
NBA playoff games will air across ABC, ESPN, TNT and NBA TV. If you don't have cable, there are several options for streaming the 2024 NBA playoffs online — including Sling TV, Hulu + Live TV, FuboTV and Max.
Sling TV
For the top basketball games on TNT, ESPN and ABC, the best way to watch them without cable is through a live TV streaming subscription to Sling TV. Right now, there is a Sling TV deal offering 50% off your first month of any tier — bringing the Orange package with TNT and ESPN down to just $20, the Blue plan with your local ABC to $22.50, and the comprehensive Orange + Blue package down to $30.
For NBA TV you'll also need the $11 Sports Extras add-on. Sling TV includes 50 hours of free cloud-based DVR recording space, perfect for recording all the postseason's top NBA games.
NBA Playoffs on Sling TV
With the Sling TV Orange + Blue Tier, you won't miss a moment of the action. Save $30 on your first three months of Sling TV and catch every NBA playoff game on ESPN, TNT and ABC.
FuboTV
With Fubo's sports-focused live TV streaming service, you'll have every channel you'll need to watch the 2024 NBA playoff games. Every game broadcast nationally will also be available to stream on Fubo, which comes with 1,000 hours of cloud DVR storage and a seven-day free trial. The only playoff games you won't get access to with FuboTV are those airing on TNT.
You can pay an extra $11 per month for the Sports Plus add-on to get the NBA TV channel.
NBA Playoffs on FuboTV
FuboTV offers ABC and ESPN as well as a NBA TV add-on.
Hulu + Live TV
You can also stream NBA games on ESPN, TNT, and ABC with Hulu + Live TV. Stream NBA games or watch on-demand whenever and wherever you want. Subscriptions start at $76.99 a month and there is also a three-day free trial. The bundle also includes ESPN+, Disney+, and Hulu's on-demand catalog.
NBA Playoffs on Hulu + Live TV
Catch all the action on ABC, ESPN and TNT with a subscription to Hulu + Live TV. You'll also get access to over 90 live channels plus Hulu’s entire streaming library now with access to Disney+ and ESPN+.
Max
2024 NBA Playoff games on TNT are available to stream on Max in Dolby Vision with Dolby Atmos surround sound with the B/R Sports Add-On. The ad-supported plan for Max costs $9.99 per month. Max's B/R Sports Add-on currently comes free with the service but will eventually cost an additional $9.99 a month.
Watch NBA Playoffs on Max
Stream select NBA games live in Dolby Vision with Dolby Atmos surround sound with Max's B/R Sports Add-On.
NBA 2024 Playoffs Second Round Schedule
The second round of the 2024 NBA Playoffs is underway. Here are all the dates, times and how to watch the NBA games. All times Eastern Standard Time.
Eastern Conference
Boston Celtics vs. Cleveland Cavaliers
GAME 1: Tuesday, May 7, Cavaliers at Celtics, 7 p.m. ET (TNT)
GAME 2: Thursday, May 9, Cavaliers at Celtics, 7 p.m. ET (ESPN)
GAME 3: Saturday, May 11, Celtics at Cavaliers, 8:30 p.m. ET (ABC)
GAME 4: Monday, May 13, Celtics at Cavaliers, 7 p.m. ET (TNT)
GAME 5: Wednesday, May 15, Cavaliers at Celtics (TBD)*
GAME 6: Friday, May 17, Celtics at Cavaliers (TBD)*
GAME 7: Sunday, May 19, Cavaliers at Celtics (TBD)*
* = If necessary
Indiana Pacers vs. New York Knicks
GAME 1: Monday, May 6, Pacers at Knicks, 7:30 p.m. ET (TNT)
GAME 2: Wednesday, May 8, Pacers at Knicks, 8 p.m. ET (TNT)
GAME 3: Friday, May 10, Knicks at Pacers, 7 p.m. ET (ESPN)
GAME 4: Sunday, May 12, Knicks at Pacers, 3:30 p.m. ET (ABC)
GAME 5: Tuesday, May 14, Pacers at Knicks (TNT)*
GAME 6: Friday, May 17, Knicks at Pacers (ESPN)*
GAME 7: Sunday, May 19, Pacers at Knicks (TBD)*
* = If necessary
Western Conference
Denver Nuggets vs. Minnesota Timberwolves
GAME 1: Saturday, May 4, Timberwolves at Nuggets, 7 p.m. ET (TNT)
GAME 2: Monday, May 6, Timberwolves at Nuggets, 10 p.m. ET (TNT)
GAME 3: Friday, May 10, Nuggets at Timberwolves, 9:30 p.m. ET (ESPN)
GAME 4: Sunday, May 12, Nuggets at Timberwolves, 8 p.m. ET (TNT)
GAME 5: Tuesday, May 14, Timberwolves at Nuggets (TBD)*
GAME 6: Thursday, May 16, Nuggets at Timberwolves (TBD)*
GAME 7: Sunday, May 19, Timberwolves at Nuggets (TBD)*
* = If necessary
Dallas Mavericks vs. Oklahoma City Thunder
GAME 1: Tuesday, May 7, Mavericks at Thunder, 9:30 p.m. ET (TNT)
GAME 2: Thursday, May 9, Mavericks at Thunder, 9:30 p.m. ET (ESPN)
GAME 3: Saturday, May 11, Thunder at Mavericks, 3:30 p.m. ET (ABC)
GAME 4: Monday, May 13, Thunder at Mavericks, 9:30 p.m. ET (TNT)
GAME 5: Wednesday, May 15, Mavericks at Thunder (TBD)*
GAME 6: Friday, May 17, Thunder at Mavericks (TBD)*
GAME 7: Sunday, May 19, Mavericks at Thunder (TBD)*
* = If necessary
2024 NBA Finals Schedule
The 2024 NBA Finals will begin June 6 and ABC will be the exclusive broadcaster. Check out the schedule below.
- Thursday, June 6: Game 1
- Sunday, June 9: Game 2
- Wednesday, June 12: Game 3
- Friday, June 14: Game 4
- Monday, June 17: Game 5 (if necessary)
- Thursday, June 20: Game 6 (if necessary)
- Sunday, June 23: Game 7 (if necessary)
Key dates for the 2023-2024 NBA season
Here are all the important dates for basketball fans to remember, leading up to the NBA Finals in June.
- April 20: NBA 2024 Playoffs begin
- April 28: NBA early entry eligibility deadline (11:59 p.m. ET)
- May 6-7: Conference Semifinals begin (may move up to May 4-5)
- May 12: NBA Draft Lottery presented by State Farm (Chicago, IL)
- May 13-17: NBA Combine (Chicago, IL)
- May 21-22: Conference Finals begin (may move up to May 19-20)
- June 6: NBA Finals 2024 Game 1
- June 9: NBA Finals 2024 Game 2 June 12: NBA Finals 2024 Game 3
- June 14: NBA Finals 2024 Game 4
- June 17: NBA Draft Early Entry Entrant Withdrawal Deadline (5 p.m. ET)
- June 17: NBA Finals 2024 Game 5 (if necessary)
- June 20: NBA Finals 2024 Game 6 (if necessary)
- June 23: NBA Finals 2024 Game 7 (if necessary)
- June 26: NBA Draft 2024 presented by State Farm (First Round)
- June 27: NBA Draft 2024 presented by State Farm (Second Round)
- July 12-22: NBA 2K Vegas Summer League (Las Vegas)
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